Vane, Henry (1613–1662)

English politician. In 1640 he was elected a member of the Long Parliament, and was knighted in the same year. He was prominent in the impeachment of Archbishop Laud and from 1643–53 was in effect the civilian head of the Parliamentary government. At the Restoration of the monarchy he was executed.

Vane, Henry (the Elder) (1589–1655)

English politician, a leading advisor of Charles I. As secretary of state, his uncompromising presentation of royal demands in the dealings between the king and the Short Parliament in 1640 led ultimately to its dissolution. The following year, he was dismissed from office his part in the impeachment of Strafford, and worked for the Parliamentarians during the Civil War.